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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

In Defense of R. Kelly

R. Kelly has been getting major flack while he’s out
promoting his new album. Some writers
have asked the question “Why does R. Kelly still get played and promoted?” Some
blogs have stated why we shouldn't support R Kelly. The reasons are because of
his court trial and his alleged marriage to a 15 year old Aaliyah.

I have to point out that most of the things are accusations
meaning they aren't actually based in truth but that’s what he’s accused
of. R. Kelly has never been found guilty
of actually doing anything. Although there have been many accusations and
rumors surrounding R. Kelly and his like for young girls. Nothing to my knowledge has been found
truthful.

The answer to people questions why R. Kelly still gets
promoted comes down to one thing: Good Music! R. Kelly is a musical mastermind
and still makes good music. So, my
question is do we start judging music based on who makes the music and how good
they are in their personal lives?

Do we stop listening to Alicia Keys because she was dating a
married man? I have never stopped playing Michael Jackson because of the
accusations against him. Neither did a lot of people stop playing Michael
Jackson because of two cases brought against him and many other rumors. Did
Thriller stop being a great album? Do we not listen to Fantasia or Aretha
Franklin because they were unwed mothers? I’ll tell you right now, I’m not
going to stop listening to Aretha Franklin and the meanings of her songs don’t change. Rather I’m listening
to her pour her soul into “Amazing Grace” or “I Never Loved a Man”.

If R. Kelly was actually jailed for child molestations or
rape, I don’t think the media would still support him but the fact is, he’s
been acquitted of the charges brought against him.

I listen to R. Kelly, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia, Michael
Jackson, and Alicia Keys because they made damn good music.

2 comments:

I agree it's sad. I'm not even sure how they can do it though. When I hear music, it takes me to a different world. I guess some people are not really into the music but the person behind the music. I guess that's why we have so many physically attractive popular musicians that's lacking talent. All about perception and little about music. Thanks for you comment!